Accident Australian Injured & Vehicles Damaged After Concrete Collapse at Pattaya Condominium

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

Panic broke out in Pattaya on the evening of 28 May, after a loud crash was heard and large chunks of concrete fell from a high-rise condominium on Pratumnak Hill, injuring a foreign man and damaging several motorbikes parked nearby.

 

At approximately 18:00, emergency services were alerted to the incident at Unixx South Pattaya, a condominium situated on Pratumnak Road in Pattaya, Chonburi. Videos and images posted online shortly after the event showed broken cement debris scattered around the base of the building and concerned foreign residents reacting to the collapse.

 

One tourist, identified as Mr Paul Dennis Smith, a 57-year-old Australian national, sustained injuries to his head, right arm and leg after being struck by falling debris. Emergency personnel from Sawang Boriboon Foundation provided first aid at the scene before urgently transporting him to a nearby hospital.

 

Several parked motorcycles also sustained damage from the falling concrete.

Initial investigations revealed that the debris came from a concrete panel and fittings, attached to the building’s outer wall. City engineers and Pattaya Mayor inspected the site and confirmed that the collapse did not affect the building’s main structure. However, reports suggest that the damaged section had previously been identified in photographs but had not yet been repaired.

 

Eyewitness Mr Veerapol, 59, who was swimming in the condominium pool at the time, recounted seeing the cement slab plummet to the ground. “Everyone near the pool started running. I got out of the water and ran for my life,” he said.

 

Police Colonel Anek Srathongyoo, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, arrived at the scene personally and has ordered a thorough investigation. City engineers have also launched a more detailed structural assessment. Early indications suggest the section that collapsed had shown signs of deterioration prior to the incident.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-29.

 

 

 

[ozz1]

Built by the Chinese ?

[jacko45k]

Glad that it wasn't a chunk of the main structure, but still vey much a concern if bits are being later attached to the main structure of buildings which are unsafe. 

[Olmate]

33 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Glad that it wasn't a chunk of the main structure, but still vey much a concern if bits are being later attached to the main structure of buildings which are unsafe. 

Fascia =fascade! &

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, ozz1 said:

Built by the Chinese ?

 

No doubt.

 

[ChipButty]

When were they notified it should have been repaired? like 5 years ago , 

[johng]

Earthquake damage ?   or known about before ?

[smedly]

don't remove your helmet until safely in the building 

[ChipButty]

30 minutes ago, johng said:

Earthquake damage ?   or known about before ?

The earthquake wouldn't have helped, 

[mikebell]

As always, a problem identified and nothing done to fix it until AFTER an event (which could easily have been fatal.)  Nothing will be done to identify those responsible for their inactivity. 

If TAT ever read the accounts of such ignorance, they might identify why tourism numbers are dwindling.

[actonion]

2 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Built by the Chinese ?

Thai Workmanship not  much better 

[actonion]

53 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

When were they notified it should have been repaired? like 5 years ago , 

Thai's  dont do maintainance

[stupidfarang]

30 minutes ago, smedly said:

don't remove your helmet until safely in the building 

 

Do not remove until out of the building and 100 meters away.

[LennyW]

The Aussie tourist needs to get a top lawyer on this, do not accept a wai and a basket of bird snot juice!!

[Quentin Zen]

Just slabs of concrete, very little (or none) QC, workmanship in general is pretty shotty, some just hot boxes.   Being in a hot climate, I'm sure it's way cheaper to build something.   This is why I'll never buy in Thailand.    Just look outside.  Look around you.  Look at the cables dangling in the air, cracks everywhere, water is a killer....

 

BUT, to rent it's still a great deal!!!!!  Outside of a few cities, it's super cheap and I haven't lived in a building that collapsed.... yet.   My last hotel did sway with the earthquake, that was super crazy.   so, you get what you pay for and much more.....  It's when they try to sell these concrete nightmares for 10 million......lol.  no way.   4 million, nah.   1 million?  nah, because they I have to live there.   if Billy doesn't pay for his condo I'm on the hook.  If Freddy destroys the building, we all pay.   Condos can be nightmares.   nope.  

 

now we must check his insurance.   lol.   he can hire 10 lawyers, 9 will scam him and he will be be broke before he gets to the 10th.  years and years in the system.   welcome, come again!!!!  

[Unamerican]

“<deleted>ty”  *  “’shoddy” ==> shotty.
Nice one!  

[Bruce Aussie]

5 hours ago, LennyW said:

The Aussie tourist needs to get a top lawyer on this, do not accept a wai and a basket of bird snot juice!!

Yep condo owners should have insurance. Be usual special  farang rates at hospital.

Go American on them Sue baby Sue baby. 😀

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

However, reports suggest that the damaged section had previously been identified in photographs but had not yet been repaired.

"mañana" time Thailand

[arick]

Another reason to run out and buy a condo

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Pattaya Condo Confirms Structural Safety After Concrete Panel Falls into Car Park

 

Pictures courtesy of Kaoded.

 

The management of Unixx South Pattaya condominium has confirmed that the building’s main structure remains completely sound after a large decorative concrete panel detached from the facade and fell onto the car park area, damaging multiple motorcycles and injuring a tourist.

 

The incident occurred in the early evening of 28 May, when a section of concrete cladding came loose from the exterior of the high-rise located on Pratumnak Road in Pattaya, Bang Lamung district. The heavy panel first struck the sixth-floor swimming pool area before crashing down into the parking zone below.

 

An Australian tourist, Mr Paul Dennis Smith, 57, sustained injuries to his head, right arm, and right leg. He was quickly transported to hospital by emergency services. Several motorcycles parked in the area were also damaged by falling debris.

In response, the condominium’s senior technician, Mr Setthabut Tantrachin, led a team of reporters to inspect the scene on 29 May. He confirmed that urgent safety measures had already been implemented, including cordoning off hazardous zones and initiating insurance procedures to compensate vehicle owners affected by the incident.

 

Mr Setthabut stated that other similar cement panels remain attached to the building and will be dismantled as a precaution, in accordance with orders from Pattaya City authorities. Contractors are currently working on plans for a safe removal process, which will begin at the front of the building and move around to the sides and pool area in phases.

 

He further assured residents that the condominium’s structural integrity is fully intact, supported by annual structural inspections and daily building system checks conducted three times per day. Following a recent minor earthquake felt in Bangkok, the building’s management committee also ordered an immediate structural review by certified engineers. The results of this inspection have been posted publicly around the building to reassure residents.

During the removal process, alternative off-site parking has been arranged for residents at no extra cost, along with a complimentary shuttle service to and from the condominium.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-05-29.

 

 

 

 

[ozz1]

Yea i believe the owners like i believe the chinese construction  owners

[Thingamabob]

11 hours ago, actonion said:

Thai Workmanship not  much better 

But, nevertheless, better. 

[Magictoad]

This is where they are selling condos for 65 thousand quid  they are about 25 square metres. I saw them advertised last week. And discussed buying  two next to each other and knocking a wall/ door through to make a 50 square metre place.

I don't know about construction but certainly a lot of Chinese bought places there.

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, LennyW said:

The Aussie tourist needs to get a top lawyer on this, do not accept a wai and a basket of bird snot juice!!

A bunch of flowers from some low City Hall official maybe?